School bell to bedtime
After-School Babysitters in Brooklyn
The hours between 3 PM and 8 PM are the hardest part of the parenting day — and they're the ones we cover best. Brooklyn Sitters handles after-school pickup (where possible), homework, snack, dinner, bath, and bedtime so working parents can actually finish the day. Becky and Shelly have tutored and sat for Brooklyn families for years, so your kid isn't just supervised — the math gets done, the reading log gets signed, and the lunchbox is packed for tomorrow. Book recurring weekday sessions or drop-in afternoons as your week demands.
Why Brooklyn Parents Choose Us for After-School Care
Homework actually gets done
Both sitters have real tutoring experience. Math, reading, writing, science fair prep — it's finished before you walk in the door.
Dinner, bath, bedtime handled
Share the routine once and we follow it. Kids are fed, clean, and usually asleep before you're home — you get to enjoy the evening you paid for.
Recurring weekday slots
Book the same afternoons every week. Same sitter, same schedule, same face your kids trust — no rotating strangers.
Flexible start times
We work around your school's dismissal bell and your commute home. Tell us the window and we lock it in.
Your Sitters for After-School Care
Becky Halfon
Lead Sitter
Becky currently works at a daycare and has 8+ years of hands-on childcare experience — from babysitting 10+ kids across Brooklyn to leading groups of 20+ as a camp counselor. She's also tutored 25+ students, so homework help is always included!
Shelly Davidov
Partner Sitter
Shelly has 6+ years of hands-on childcare experience — from babysitting kids of all ages across Brooklyn to mentoring 20+ campers as a camp counselor at Mill Basin Day Camp. She's also tutored elementary and middle school students, so homework help is covered!
What Brooklyn Parents Say
“Becky is so good with kids, and is very punctual. My kids adore her, they always ask for her to come over and babysit. Highly recommended!”
— Diana Ilizirov
“Becky is wonderful with children, responsible, and very dependable. She does a great job, and I feel comfortable knowing my kids are in good hands!!”
— Ariel Kattan
See more parent reviews on our reviews page.
After-School Care Babysitting Rates
$25
per hour / 1 kid
$28
per hour / 2 kids
+$3
each additional kid
A small travel surcharge may apply depending on your neighborhood — see your area page for the exact amount.
Popular Brooklyn Neighborhoods for After-School Care
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After-School Care Babysitting FAQ
Can you pick my kid up from school?
We can walk to local Brooklyn schools for pickup when the school and the route work. Share the school name and dismissal time when you book and we'll confirm whether pickup is possible or if we should be at the apartment when your kid walks in.
What's the rate for after-school babysitting?
Same hourly rate as every other session: $25/hr for one child, $28/hr for two, +$3/hr per additional child. No separate "after-school" rate. A small travel surcharge may apply depending on your neighborhood.
Can I book the same sitter every week?
Yes — that's actually our preference. Book Becky or Shelly for recurring afternoons and they're the sitter your kid sees every time. Consistency matters more at this age than almost anything else we do.
Will you actually help with homework, or just supervise?
Actually help. Becky and Shelly both have tutoring experience and will sit with your kid through assignments — math, reading, writing, studying for tests. The homework log gets signed, the backpack gets packed for tomorrow.
Can you handle siblings at different grade levels?
Yes. We routinely sit for two or three kids with different homework loads. Older kid's got a book report, little one's got kindergarten math — we move between them so both finish before dinner.
What if my kid has an activity or practice after school?
We can bring them to local Brooklyn activities (soccer, dance, Hebrew school, etc.) when the location and timing allow. Share the schedule when you book so we can confirm logistics.